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A man can overcome his background, even as he can overcome a skilled opponent.


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Do not speak badly of yourself, for the warrior that is inside you hears your words and is lessened by them.



A warrior feeds his body well; he trains it; works on it. Where he lacks knowledge, he studies. But above all he must believe. He must believe in his strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul.

A warrior feeds his body well; he trains it; works on it. Where he lacks knowledge, he studies. But above all he must believe. He must believe in his strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul.



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May all your dreams but one come true, for what is life without a dream?



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There's no shame in fear. But understand this - the coward is ruled by fear, while the hero rides it like a wild stallion.



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We make choices everyday, some of them good, some of them bad. And - if we are strong enough - we live with the consequences.



I may be stupid, as you say, to believe in honour and friendship and loyalty without price. But these are virtues to be cherished, for without them we are no more than beasts roaming the land.

I may be stupid, as you say, to believe in honour and friendship and loyalty without price. But these are virtues to be cherished, for without them we are no more than beasts roaming the land.



Fear is an aid to the warrior. It is a small fire burning. It heats the muscles, making us stronger. Panic comes when the fire is out of control, consuming all courage and pride.

Fear is an aid to the warrior. It is a small fire burning. It heats the muscles, making us stronger. Panic comes when the fire is out of control, consuming all courage and pride.



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A man with wife and daughters has no place losing his temper.





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